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‘Vacation’ levels up Seaway in the pop-punk world
Seaway Vacation ROCKS LIKE: New Found Glory, 5 Seconds Of Summer, State Champs WHAT'S DIFFERENT: Seaway have levelled up in the pop-punk world by delivering an album you’re going to be scream-texting your friends to check out immediately (apropos emojis and GIFs optional). While still maintaining a punk-like grit (“Misery In You,” “40 Over”), their […]
11 things we may see in ‘It’ Chapter Two
[Photo by: New Line Cinema] Pennywise and the Losers Club truly killed it with a projected $123 million opening weekend for the 2017 reboot of It. The film gives a facelift to characters viewers first met in a 1990 miniseries, both of which cite Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name as source material. […]
Seaway explain new album ‘Vacation,’ premiere ‘90s pop rock-inspired “Curse Me Out”
Seaway have taken the pop-punk world by storm with only two full-lengths—2013’s Hoser and 2015’s Colour Blind—under their belt, but their upcoming Vacation is the version of the band they have always wanted to achieve. “In starting Seaway, we had an idea for it, and I think two albums later we’ve achieved it on Vacation, which […]
21 times bands referenced other artists in their songs
Bands were obviously fans before ever releasing any music of their own. However, instead of just sporting their favorite musicians on a tee, they have the luxury of giving them a shout-out in their lyrics. Head below for just a handful of bands referencing other artists in their songs. Yellowcard – “With You Around” “All […]
'90s/'00s kids, rejoice! These 21 cartoons, shows & films from your childhood are coming back
[Photos by: Nickelodeon, Disney] Some love seeing a new take on old favorites, while others hate it and are tired of Hollywood revisiting the same things over and over. But there’s no denying: Remakes, reboots and sequels are a hot commodity. The popularity of rebooting characters consumers grew up with is especially common, with prime […]
14 facts about Cartel's self-titled and being the 'Band In A Bubble' you probably didn’t know
Believe it or not, Cartel’s self-titled sophomore full-length turns 10 this year. The production process for this particular album was quite unique, with the band entering a bubble constructed from glass and steel to record. MTV captured footage for miniseries Band In A Bubble while they were simultaneously under a webcam and visitor-induced microscope. Head […]
Islander discuss separation from label, premiere new track “Summer"—listen
Islander are officially free agents after having quietly separated from Victory Records earlier this summer. Their first move since then is to deliver the new tune “Summer,” complete with a video showing a look at life on the road and a peek at the band’s newest members. Listen to “Summer”: The track was originally supposed […]
16 fantastic movie soundtracks you need to hear (or relisten to)
Soundtracks can make or break movies. How? The music in films can sometimes be a character itself, driving the film forward and leaving us with an endless amount of memorable moments. From award-worthy compilations to those packed with fan favorites, here are just a handful of soundtracks worth checking out. Read more: 11 song titles and […]
22 songs with more than one music video — from Blink-182 to the 1975
Over the past couple weeks, we’ve been gifted not one, not two, not three, but four music videos for Blink-182’s “Home Is A Lonely Place.” But don’t get it twisted: They aren’t the first band to create two or more music videos for one song. Read more: Where it all began: 16 bands’ very first […]